Acrylic Marker Update
New Liquid Acrylic Refills – Back In The Lab
Lab Work – Liquid Acrylic Refills
We are back in business, liquid acrylic refills in hand and have found away around ordering smaller orders, parts, and dealing with shipping issues.
Liquitex Fluid Acrylic Markers are on the bench. Honestly, I needed new markers, and found the liquid (refillable) acrylics bottles made by Liquitex. Matching brands is helpful here and working well so far. There are no blockers, or blockages from the acrylic paint markers. A slight problem with the materials, acrylic marker to cardboard*. Be cognizant of the materials or mediums you might want to paint on.
This does at times, deter the use of the markers on other materials and mediums. In short, the use of isopropyl alcohol can help “agitate” and clean the marker head/nibs or points. Keep that in mind as you use these markers on various papers or surfaces. Which is great news, we have a solution to move past the hardened acrylic paint on the nibs. More importantly, the liquids are a great alternative to buying or mixing brands and paints, where viscosities or fluid flow rates may be off. *Calling attention to an issue with the markers with refillable liquid acrylics on cardboard.
Additionally, you can refill the markers, reusing the mechanism to paint and simply replace the tips when needed. I found the tips or tip replacements on Amazon for a relatively small fee. Next, with the extra tips or nibs and new fluid acrylics we are back in business utilizing the original paint marker shells or tubes regardless of size. For the record, Liquitex has two tips or nib sizes per pack. Fairly priced, like I said, great way to reduce art supply costs when working with multiple mediums and surfaces.
Paints
Refill Cadmium
Fluid Refill
Clean Up
Apple
Vinyl Record Series
I will be shifting some of my lab time over to the vinyl record series next week to account for the markers. Ultimately, now that the paint blocker has been resolved, I can get back to work on the bigger pieces. It’s been a few weeks since I set that project aside to focus on sketches, fruits, vinyl records, the human form, in small quantities or usage, pencil/pen and under-paintings.
I’ve been putting more emphasis on developing ideas rather than immediately diving into the final work or series. It’s been several months, maybe a year now since adding the acrylic markers to the tool kit. Glad I tried it, mixing oil and acrylics as well. Which in some cases can cause issues… issues in this case that are purposefully created.
I guess I should mention the Sharpie Oil based markers as well. I like these markers, same with the Milwaukee liquid paint markers. Both, are suitable for my work. Viscosity matters. I’ve been using both the white acrylic and oil based paints to create highlights and burns that feel more realistic per say. At times, I can use the alcohol to wipe away extra oil or thin out the acrylics. Also, to create a little cracking effect, bringing another dimension to my work.
So, the materials are working as expected, cut with the 70% to 90% isopropyl alcohol. The results vary, but I like the vellum look or transparency the three materials created. Again, a little unorthodox but a very cool result. Stay tuned for a post about the vinyl work next week or the following weeks.
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